rundlet

American  

[ruhnd-lit] / ˈrʌnd lɪt /

noun

1. an old British measure of capacity, about 15 imperial gallons (68 liters).

2. a small cask.

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rundlet British  

/ ˈrʌndlɪt /

noun

1. obsolete a liquid measure, generally about 15 gallons

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Etymology

Origin of rundlet

1350–1400; Middle English rondelet; see roundlet

Example Sentences

In further token of kindness, he sent to the Plymouth Governor, "a rundlet of sugar and two Holland cheeses."

From Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

“Here’s Malvoisie for thee, Hubert,” said one of the company, dipping into the rundlet.

From The Dragon of Wantley His Tale by Stewardson, John

Powder, the barrel or rundlet of 7 lbs. goes for a piece.

From West African studies by Kingsley, Mary Henrietta

I cried to the fellow that had just entered the hold with a handful of biscuits and a little rundlet of burnt wine.

From Idonia: A Romance of Old London by Wallis, Arthur F.

Abigail, the eldest daughter, went to her father's sleigh, and taking out a large rundlet, which might contain two or three gallons, poured the contents into a couple of pails.

From Mind Amongst the Spindles by Various